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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Altagrove LLC - **Location:** Leesburg, VA, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple IOS, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Cisco Routers, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Network Address Translation, Ethernet, Firmware, Hot Standby Router Protocol, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, IPv6, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Junos, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Multicasting, NetFlow, Network Architecture, Network Diagrams, Network Planning and Design, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Roaming, Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Controllers, Network Routers, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Computer Networking Systems, Software Troubleshooting, Juniper, Information Technology, TACACS+ Protocol, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/16_919b963b ## About the Role * Hands-on enterprise networking experience at a CCNA/CCNP level configuring and troubleshooting production network environments. * Strong experience with Cisco routers and Catalyst switches, including IOS/IOS-XE configuration, operation, and troubleshooting. * Experience with Cisco enterprise wireless products, including access points and wireless LAN controllers; Catalyst 9800 experience preferred. * Experience with Juniper Junos-based routing and switching platforms and Juniper Mist wireless products; EX/MX experience preferred. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, VLANs, Ethernet, STP/RSTP, LACP, and inter-VLAN routing. * Working knowledge of OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, HSRP/VRRP, and high-availability network design. * Understanding of 802.11 wireless standards, RF fundamentals, channel planning, roaming, 802.1X, and wireless troubleshooting. * Knowledge of network security concepts including ACLs, segmentation, NAT, VPN/IPsec, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, and least-privilege access. * Experience using Wireshark, packet capture, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and network monitoring/management tools for troubleshooting and performance analysis. * Familiarity with QoS, multicast, SD-WAN, network automation, Python/Ansible, APIs, or infrastructure-as-code concepts is a plus. * Experience supporting DoD, government, or regulated enterprise networks and familiarity with STIGs, configuration baselines, and vulnerability remediation preferred. * Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. CCNA required or equivalent demonstrated experience; CCNP preferred. * Active security clearance preferred; ability to obtain and maintain a clearance required. Must be able to work onsite and travel as required. ## Description * Design, configure, deploy, and sustain secure enterprise LAN, WAN, and wireless network environments. * Install and configure Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, wireless access points, controllers, and supporting network infrastructure. * Configure Layer 2/3 services including VLANs, trunks, STP, link aggregation, inter-VLAN routing, IPv4/IPv6, and resilient network paths. * Implement and troubleshoot OSPF, BGP, static routing, route redistribution, and gateway redundancy in enterprise networks. * Deploy and support enterprise wireless networks, including SSIDs, authentication, RF optimization, roaming, coverage validation, and performance troubleshooting. * Configure ACLs, NAT, VPN/IPsec, 802.1X, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, and network segmentation/security controls. * Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues using CLI diagnostics, packet captures, SNMP, syslog, NetFlow, and network monitoring platforms. * Support network refreshes, migrations, software/firmware upgrades, configuration management, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and change control. * Develop network diagrams, IP address plans, configurations, implementation procedures, test plans, and as-built documentation. * Collaborate with systems, cloud, cyber, wireless, and customer teams to support deployments, integrations, testing, and mission execution. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [IP Authentication: A Tale of Performance Pitfalls and Challenges in Prod](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1413-ip-authentication-a-tale-of-performance-pitfalls-and-challenges-in-prod) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)